Utkal University, Department of Anthropology (UGC Centre of Advanced Study), Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for engagement of three (3) Field Investigators on a purely temporary and contractual basis under an ICSSR-funded research project. Project Title: “Synergy Between Customary Laws, Statutory Laws, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Tribal Development: A Case Study of Kutia Kondhs in Phulbani District, Odisha” This project is part of the ICSSR Multidisciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India (2025–26). Key Details: Position: Field Investigator (Temporary/Contractual) Number of Vacancies: 03 Nature of Work: Field-based research under ICSSR project Duration: As per project requirements (temporary engagement) Important Instructions: Interested candidates must refer to the official website https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/recruitment/ for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, remuneration, tenure, and application procedure. The university reserves the right to modify the number of positions, selection process, or cancel the recruitment process without prior notice or explanation. Last Date for Application Submission: 26 June 2026 (with complete application form and required documents) Issued by: Professor Debendra Kumar Biswal Project Director Department of Anthropology Utkal University, Bhubaneswar